Dodge Charger SRT: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Dodge Charger SRT: 3 model years scored from 337 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns. Worst year 2019, best year 2017.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2017 (score 86). Worst: 2019 (score 83, BUY).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 83 | BUY | $6,507 | 106 | 0 |
| 2018 | 86 | BUY | $6,621 | 110 | 0 |
| 2017 | 86 | BUY | $6,755 | 121 | 0 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Charger SRT sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Dodge Charger SRT
Across every Charger SRT model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Electrical System102 complaints across all Charger SRT years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Unknown Or Other75 complaints across all Charger SRT years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Air Bags48 complaints across all Charger SRT years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Structure39 complaints across all Charger SRT years · typical job: Body, subframe or corrosion repair$1,070–$2,920
- Engine36 complaints across all Charger SRT years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Power Train23 complaints across all Charger SRT years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the best year for the Dodge Charger SRT?
On our data the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT scores 86/100 — the highest of the 3 model years we hold, with 121 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record.
Which Dodge Charger SRT years should I avoid?
The 2019 is the weakest year we score, at 83/100 (BUY), on 106 complaints and 0 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Dodge Charger SRT problem?
102 of the complaints filed against the Charger SRT across all its model years sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04